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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.61, 23,346.54 and 9,845.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.61, 23,346.54 and 9,845.97 is: 13,590.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.61 : 23,346.54 = 9,845.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.61/23,346.54 = 9,845.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.61x = 23,346.54 × 9,845.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.61x = 229,869,332.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,869,332.44/16,913.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.79

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